- The Battery Dry Coating Laboratory started operations in late 2024.
- The lab focuses on dry coating processes for battery electrodes.
- Key materials include Kynar\u00ae PVDF, Incellion\u2122 Acrylics, and Polyamides.
- The lab collaborates with major cell makers and automotive players.
Introduction
Arkema has launched its Battery Dry Coating Laboratory at the Cerdato Research Center in Normandy, France. This facility is part of Arkema's global R&D network focused on the battery industry.
Dry Coating Process
The lab is dedicated to advancing the dry coating process for battery electrodes, which eliminates solvent evaporation, reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. This method also simplifies manufacturing, offering a resource-efficient alternative to traditional wet coating.
Technologies and Materials
The laboratory features two technologies: direct calendering for uniform electrode layers and electrodeposition for advanced material layering. Key materials used include Kynar® PVDF, Incellion™ Acrylic polymers, and Polyamides, which enhance adhesion, flexibility, and mechanical strength.
Collaboration and Innovation
Since its start-up in late 2024, the lab has become a hub for collaborative innovation with major cell makers and automotive players, aiming to accelerate the industrial adoption of dry coating technologies.
